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NDTV
5 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
India-Pakistan Clash Sparks Major Controversy In WCL As Top Sponsor Withdraws
EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti announced that the company will not be associated with the India vs Pakistan semi-final match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The group stage match between the two teams was cancelled after a number of Indian players decided to boycott the clash. Amid the political tensions between India and Pakistan, questions still remain over whether the semi-final match will also take place or not. However, Pitti said that one of the sponsors - EaseMyTrip - will play no part in the match as they feel that 'terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand." India vs Pakistan – WCL Semi-Final We applaud Team India @India_Champions for their outstanding performance in the World Championship of Legends, you've made the nation proud. However, the upcoming semi-final against Pakistan is not just another game, Terror and cricket cannot… — Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) July 30, 2025 "We applaud Team India @India_Champions for their outstanding performance in the World Championship of Legends, you've made the nation proud. However, the upcoming semi-final against Pakistan is not just another game, Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand. @EaseMyTrip , we stand with India. We cannot support any event that attempts to normalise relations with a country that promotes terrorism. The people of India have spoken and we hear them," Pitti posted. "EaseMyTrip will not be associated with the India vs Pakistan match in WCL. Some things are bigger than sport. Nation first business later Always," the social media post added. Meanwhile, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary on Tuesday said that he is "against " the scheduled match between India and Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup, beginning from September. His remarks came after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, and the high-voltage India-Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14. While speaking to ANI, Tiwary said, "I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held. Especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place." Group A in the Asia Cup features India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong make up Group B.
News18
17 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Manoj Tiwary Against India-Pakistan Match In 2025 Asia Cup: 'How Can We...'
Last Updated: Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary opposes the India-Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup due to recent terrorist attacks. The tournament runs in UAE from September 9-28. On Tuesday, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary expressed his opposition to the scheduled India-Pakistan match in the 2025 Asia Cup, which begins in September. His comments followed the announcement by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match set for September 14. Speaking to ANI, Tiwary said, 'I am against it. The India-Pakistan match should not be held. Especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which civilians have been killed. After that, Operation Sindoor has taken place." Group A in the Asia Cup includes India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Tiwary believes the India-Pakistan match shouldn't occur in such circumstances. 'The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel that it should be reconsidered and the India-Pakistan match should not happen in such an environment," he told ANI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, stating that if they dare to act against India, they will receive a fitting response, as India's Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. Regarding this, Tiwary commented on PM Modi's statement, noting that since Operation Sindoor is still underway, scheduling a match against Pakistan seems illogical. 'Our Prime Minister is saying that Operation Sindoor is still going on… How can we play a match with Pakistan?" Tiwary asked. Meanwhile, the tournament opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong is set for September 9. India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10, with the high-voltage game against Pakistan scheduled for September 14. India will play their final group stage match against Oman on September 19. Following the group stage, the tournament will advance to the Super 4, where the top two teams from each group will qualify. The final is scheduled for September 28. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Why did we retreat when we had the opportunity to take back PoK?: Azad Samaj Party President Chandrashekhar Azad
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Azad Samaj Party President and MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Monday praised the Indian armed forces for their response to Pakistan through Operation Sindoor , saying they gave a "befitting reply to the enemy". However, Azad questioned why India agreed to a ceasefire when Pakistan requested it and why the country retreated when it had the opportunity to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others Design Thinking CXO Digital Marketing Data Science Artificial Intelligence Finance Technology Management Cybersecurity Data Science Operations Management Healthcare Data Analytics Public Policy MCA Others Degree Leadership MBA Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details Speaking to ANI, Azad said, "I salute the armed forces who gave a befitting reply to the enemy through Operation Sindoor... If Pakistan asked for a ceasefire, why did we agree to it?... Why did we retreat when we had the opportunity to take back PoK?..." On the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, Azad said there should be no talks with Pakistan until it stops sheltering terrorists. "There should be no talks with Pakistan until it stops sheltering the terrorists," he said. Live Events The Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, ACC President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Saturday. India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10. The high-octane clash against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14, followed by their final group-stage game against Oman on September 19. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan vs Hong Kong on September 9. On Monday, as a heated debate continued in parliament over Operation Sindoor, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi voiced his concern over the upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup and raised questions regarding accountability for the Pahalgam attack. During the session dedicated to Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Owaisi said, "Does your conscience allow you to ask the family members of the people who were killed in Baisaran to watch India's cricket match with Pakistan?... We are stopping 80% of Pakistan's water, saying that water and blood will not flow together. Will you play a cricket match? My conscience does not allow me to watch that match." Posing a question directly to the government, he asked, "Does this government have the courage to call the 25 dead people and say we have taken revenge in Operation Sindoor, now you watch the match with Pakistan?" His remarks came after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the Men's Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. Group A features India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong make up Group B. He also questioned how the perpetrators of the Baisaran incident managed to infiltrate Indian territory. "Who did Pahalgam? We have 7.5 lakh army and central paramilitary force. From where did these four rats enter and kill our Indian citizens? On whom will accountability be fixed?...", he asked, referencing the incident in Pahalgam. The Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon began discussion on 'India's strong, successful and decisive Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The debate was initiated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh .
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
'Halted trade but play cricket': Owaisi questions govt over India-Pak match
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday questioned the government over the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match in the 2025 Asia Cup, asking why the match is being allowed if the trade is halted with the hostile neighbour. The Hyderabad MP's remarks came during a Lok Sabha debate on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Referring to Operation Sindoor, Owaisi congratulated the armed forces for their 'supreme sacrifice and bravery", noting that they targeted nine terror camps and inflicted a strategic blow at Bahawalpur. However, he criticised the government for what he called a failure to 'capitalise on the unity' that followed. 'The Prime Minister said, 'Blood and water can't flow together' and 'Terrorism and dialogue cannot go hand in hand',' Owaisi said. 'Then how does your conscience allow trade with Pakistan to be halted, yet you play cricket matches with them?' 'Will you ask victims' families to watch India-Pakistan cricket match?' Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the 2025 Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with India and Pakistan placed in the same group and scheduled to play on September 14. 'My conscience doesn't permit me to watch that match,' Owaisi said. He asked whether the government could tell the victims' families that 'we avenged you in Operation Sindoor... now go watch the cricket match". Owaisi demands accountability for security lapses in Pahalgam also raised concerns over what he described as lapses in intelligence and security, demanding accountability for how the attack occurred despite the presence of significant military and paramilitary forces in the region. 'We have 7 lakh army and paramilitary forces. How did four terrorists sneak in and kill our citizens?' Owaisi said. 'If the Lieutenant Governor is accountable—remove him. If it's the Intelligence Bureau—take action.' 'How can a white man in the White House declare a ceasefire for us?' On foreign policy, the AIMIM leader criticised the government for allowing what he termed foreign interference in India's security decisions, referencing a ceasefire announcement made by US President Donald Trump through his social media platform Truth Social before Indian authorities. 'The Prime Minister didn't even make the announcement. A foreigner did. We're not America's adversary—we're friends with strategic relations. But how can a white man in the White House declare a ceasefire for us?' he asked. China and arms procurement Owaisi also criticised India's response to Chinese military actions and questioned ongoing arms procurement processes. 'China's Deputy Chief of Staff called our equipment a 'live lab.' Did you even question China about arming Pakistan?' he said. 'France denied us the source code, which compromised our aircraft. Will you ensure that future weapon purchases come with source code?' Referring to India's sanctioned air squadrons, Owaisi said, 'Our sanctioned squadrons are 42, but only 29 are operational even after 60 years. Pakistan has 25; China has over 50. You've ruled for 11 years—no submarines, no third aircraft carrier.' He also called for the Centre to push for international action against Pakistan through global forums, saying, 'If you're a vishwaguru, bring Pakistan back under FATF. Convince G7, GCC, and Uncle Sam to do it.'
Time Out Abu Dhabi
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
The Asia Cup 2025 is officially coming to Abu Dhabi
The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed that the United Arab Emirates will host the 2025 Asia Cup. Following a meeting in Dhaka on Thursday July 24, ACC president Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that the tournament will officially be held in the UAE. The biennial cricket tournament will be played between Tuesday September 9 and Sunday September 28. While venues have not officially been confirmed, it's likely that the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium will host some of the biggest matches, which could include Pakistan vs India. Old rivals India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group, which means that we'll likely get another showdown between the two in Abu Dhabi and Dubai following the ICC Champions Trophy event in February. Similar to the ICC Champions Trophy, India was originally slated to host the competition, but a dispute between the cricket boards of India and Pakistan has meant the tournament had to be moved. Unlike the ICC Champions Trophy, which saw matches played in both Pakistan and Dubai, the Asia Cup 2025 will be played entirely in the UAE. Asia Cup 2025 teams and schedule Virat Kohli celebrates India's victory over Pakistan in Dubai (Credit: ICC) Fixture dates have been confirmed but venues have not yet been revealed for any of the matches. India and Pakistan are joined in Group A by Oman and the tournament hosts United Arab Emirates. Asia Cup Group A fixtures India vs UAE, Wed Sep 10 Pakistan vs Oman, Fri Sep 12 India vs Pakistan, Sun Sep 14 UAE vs Oman, Mon Sep 15 Pakistan vs UAE, Wed Sep 17 India vs Oman, Fri Sep 19 Group B will feature Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. Asia Cup Group B fixtures Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Tue Sep 9 Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Thu Sep 11 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Sat Sep 13 Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Mon Sep 19 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Tue Sep 16 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Thu Sep 18 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Asian Cricket Council (@asiancricketcouncil) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all qualified automatically as full members of the Asia Cricket Council, while Hong Kong, Oman and the UAE qualified via the ACC Men's Premier Cup. Each nation will play a single T20 group stage match against those they've been drawn with and the two teams with the most points after the groups will advance to the Super Four stage. The Super Four stage will then see the top two teams from each group advance to another four team group and the top two from that will then play in the grand final on Sunday September 29. As the two biggest teams in the tournament, there's a strong possibility that we could then get a second and third India vs Pakistan match in the Super Four stage and then the Asia Cup final if both teams make it that far. If India and Pakistan are ranked in the top two in their group then they'll meet each other again on Sunday September 21 in the Super Four stage Asia Cup 2025 Super Four and final dates Group B winner vs Group B runner-up, Sat Sep 20 Group A winner vs Group A runner-up, Sun Sep 21 Group A runner-up vs Group B winner, Tue Sep 23 Group A winner vs Group B runner-up, Wed Sep 24 Group A runner-up vs Group B runner-up, Thu Sep 25 Group A winner vs Group B runner-up, Fri Sep 26 Final, Sun Sep 28 Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi tickets (Credit: ICC/Getty) Tickets will go on sale in the near future, once venues have been finalised. Prices should be fairly accessible if the ICC Champions Trophy can be considered a guide. However, the India vs Pakistan match did experience a price hike. For the latest ACC Asia Cup ticket news, check back with Time Out Abu Dhabi. Summer in Abu Dhabi The 27 best things to do indoors this summer in Abu Dhabi It's time for some air-conditioned bliss Psst: This is when summer officially ends in Abu Dhabi No complaints here 25 brilliant beach and pool day passes in Abu Dhabi Grab your SPF – a lush day by the water awaits
